Instructional Assistant Special Education PC

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Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Title:

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Pay Grade: 6

Period of Employment: 9.5 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 06/2024

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher, Department Supervisor, Building Administrators

General Responsibilities:

Assists student(s) who requires modifications and accommodations to gain access to a free and appropriate public education as directed by the classroom instructor.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with the supervision of the student(s) both inside the classroom and outside of the classroom.
• Provides care and supervision of the student(s) at all times.
• Escorts the student(s) when required.
• Locates and prepares materials for daily class work.
• Supports the teacher with classroom clerical tasks.
• Provides instruction to the student(s) under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher.
• Observes and manages student(s) behavior, collaborates with the teacher on behavior plans and their implementation.
• Guides student(s) integrated into general education classes and assists general education teachers.
• Performs bus duty by assisting student(s) on and off the bus.
• Carries out personal care duties for the student(s) as necessary.
• Maintains trainings and certifications such as CPR, Safety Care, and any specific training related to the specific needs of the student(s).
• Executes duties related to specialized diets (grinding, pureeing, feeding).
• Lifts, positions, and places student(s) in specialized adaptive equipment as trained by the physical therapist or occupational therapist.
• Uses the tenants of “Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports” (PBIS) to ensure students are safe, respectful, and responsible.

• Educates self and implements any medical action plans established for student safety with appropriate training from the school nurse.
• Maintains trainings and certifications such as CPR and Safety Care, and any additional training related to the specific needs of a student.
• Delivers emergency treatments as needed.
• Utilizes universal precautions when body fluids are present.
• Works cooperatively with substitute teachers in providing instruction and assistance with students.
• Assists or supervises school-sponsored activities during the school day.
• Launders soiled clothing when necessary.
• Aids student during seizures or other medical incidents.
• Moves with the assigned student from building to building, as the student matriculates through the school system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of working with all students – especially those with special needs.
• Broad knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in classroom teaching and management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions given by classroom teacher.
• Exercises patience with students and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Ability to monitor for student safety.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work independently with students towards IEP goals under the guidance of the teacher.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lift and assist students as needed.
• Serve as role model.

Requisite

Education and Experience:

• • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Must possess a minimum of 60 college credit hours; or an Associate’s Degree or higher; or have successfully passed the Para Pro Assessment.
    
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